2005 Toyota Windom vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Windom | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Windom | 960 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
